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Official Obituary of

John G. Armstrong

February 24, 1942 ~ January 8, 2025 (age 82) 82 Years Old
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John Armstrong Obituary

John Armstrong passed away peacefully on January 08, 2025, at the age of 82.

He was married to the love of his life, Patricia, for almost 62 years. He served in the United States Air Force for 25 years, retiring as a Chief Master Sergeant. He loved his job as a Deputy Sheriff at the Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office, where he retired as a lieutenant.

He was a longtime member of the Blue Knights.

John is preceded in death by his parents, brother, David, and his son, David. Surviving him in addition to his wife, Patricia, are his son William and wife Angie, and granddaughter Denise.

A Celebration of Life will be held on Friday, January 31, 2025, at 10 AM at Heritage Gardens Funeral Home in Niceville, FL. You can leave thoughts and prayers for the family on the Heritage Garden's website, heritagegardensfuneralhome.com. Those who wish to remember John in a special way may make donations to the Animal Protection League of FWB. The address for the Animal Protection League is 623 W Sunset Blvd. Ft. Walton Beach FL, 32547, and for questions please contact Almut at 850-830-2909.

To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of John G. Armstrong, please visit our floral store.


Services

Visitation
Friday
January 31, 2025

9:00 AM to 10:00 AM
Heritage Gardens Funeral Home
2201 Partin Drive North
Niceville, FL 32578

Memorial Service
Friday
January 31, 2025

10:00 AM
Heritage Gardens Funeral Home
2201 Partin Drive North
Niceville, FL 32578

Graveside Service with Military Honors
Friday
January 31, 2025

11:00 AM
Heritage Gardens Cemetery
2201 Partin Drive North
Niceville, FL 32578

Donations

Animal Protection League of Okaloosa County
623 W Sunset Blvd, Ft Walton Beach FL 32547
Tel: 1-850-376-6190

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